State Route 1 over Escondido Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-51.79 · Structure no. 53 0029
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Escondido Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 1 over Escondido Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 99 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,544 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is State Route 1 over Escondido Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Escondido Creek carry?
About 26,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.